Germans are comfortable with stereotypes and this is particularly seen on TV. Try watching German TV commercials! In general you will get a good "pre-view" of German culture when watching German TV. It's like a reflection of "real life". It may be so in other countries too, for sure, but in Germany it is significant.

This week we discuss the all important code and etiquettes when dealing with the Germans in your daily life. Particularly in a professional and/or working environment you have to understand and respect these codes. Privately the Germans are more forgiving. But don't get discouraged! We will help you out right here!

This week we discuss patriotism in Germany. The Germans are very reluctant to show patriotism, and they rarely express their feelings about their country. Why is that? Why don't you see flagpoles in German gardens? As usual the conversation goes somewhat off topic, but do come along anyway! It's informative for any visitor!

Even though many outsiders see Germany as one country, there are many regional differences, and there are so many cultures that it can be hard to navigate. Of course Germany is also heavily influenced by globalisation, and there are many foreigners living in Germany, giving the country a very international vibe. We help you navigate through it all, and we share some personal experiences.

These events are unique opportunities to see the Germans step outside of their normal comfort zone, and be someone they would never be in the daily office life. Also, we describe how the Germans are masters at "organising the chaos" that usually come during a large festival, running over several days... The logistics are impeccable! The summer is the season for this phenomenon, so jump onboard and listen to some advice before you arrive!

In this episode we discuss the importance of football - and sports in general - in the German culture. Football has been a uniting phenomenon in Germany ever since World War II, and still to this day a very large part of the German national identity lies in sports.

This week we talk about the music culture in Germany. Music is what brings people together, and it is very often a good indicator for society. And Germany has a rich music culture, so it is a good idea to explore German music before getting here!

Also, within German music you will notice the heavy influence from the 1980's and 1990's - two decades that still, to this day, play an important role in German culture as a whole.

This week we give you some insights to the way German politics works. It is not always easy to see through the murk of what is going on. We also talk about integrity, which is one of the most important things for any German politician. And we talk about the German debate-culture and finally we briefly touch base on how Germany was seen in the years after WWII, compared to how the modern day German relates to that era.

German customer service will give you an instant idea of the German mentality!

The Germans are generally very nice and polite people. But they are not "over polite" and they do not play any games! You get the real, unfiltered, person you get too demanding with your restaurant order! Also, dealing with official places, like applying for visa or even a passport, can be a stressfull exercise! Be patient!

Germany is among the countries in Europe with the lowest percentage of online households. When it comes to Social Media they are even more sceptic. Why is that, and what should you be aware of if you decide to settle down here?

In this episode we talk about how to deal with the fact that the Germans are rather traditional in the way they see education. Furthermore, the Germans identify themselves very much through their professional life, so a formal education is traditionally seen as being extremely important. So how about a creative soul? How about the areas that are harder to "certify" ?

In this episode we talk about getting to know the Germans once you first get here. We always recommend getting to know the locals wherever you go, but that can be somewhat hard in Germany. There is a language barrier, but there is also a different culture, code and tradition that foreigners need to understand in order to fully benefit from a new friendship.